Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo? - Volume 12 - Chapter 2.1

Chapter 2

Part 1

—— 「No Name」 Base of operation·former residential area.

The old gentleman who wore swallowtail tuxedo and bowler hat...Grim Reaper Baron La Croix, along with Head Maid Leticia and the leader of 「Will o’ Wisp」Willa the Ignis Fatuus, Observed the abandoned town of 「No Names」 that turned to ruins..

Croix let out a little sigh as he overlooked the ruined town.

“...So awful. This is more serious than I imagined. Wouldn't it be better to say that the whole town has been flattened to the ground?”

He grabbed a piece of rubble.

And it crumbled after it produced a wave of sound.

The seams and depression on the dried ground could be seen with just a glance. It was not hard to imagine the possibility of cracking if left alone.

The dust-filled street was already unsuitable for residential purposes.

Croix raised his bowler hat and watched his surroundings.

“Although the earth spirit girls had been working hard, just the farm alone would exhaust them. It might be better to just invite an earth god.”

Croix pressed down his bowler hat and started to come up with a rehabilitation plan.

On the other hand, the Head Maid Leticia showed a difficult expression towards Croix’s suggestion.

“Don’t speak nonsense. This piece of land had been protected by Lily’s clan for generations, we were only borrowing it. If we just invite an earth god by our own decision, it would be too unreasonable to her family.”

“Ah ah, there does seem to be an Ukanomitama Myōbu[1]. If the direct descendent of that spirit rank holder still exists, then it’s just right. I will report this matter to the Inari Taisha[2], and take a new Divinity.”

As she listened to Croix who was speaking of some extreme comments, Leticia was shocked.

“...Wait. Don’t tell me, you want to let Lily inherit the Divinity!? How exactly do you plan to do that?”

“That kind of thing, won’t it be fine if Alma-dono and I write a letter of recommendation? Originally that Lily girl is the direct descendant of Ukanomitama. She might be immature now, but receiving the Divinity while training is nothing much. Towards someone as hardworking as Lily, the other party will also make an exception.”

Croix spoke confidently while pressing on his bowler hat.

Although Leticia was speechless against his nonsensical actions, she felt that it was a good idea.

Despite being easily forgotten, this man was one of the most praiseworthy people from the Main Gods. Along with the Fertility God, Almathea’s recommendation, it should not be difficult.

“Myōbu doesn't possess high divinity,, but it is a Divinity worshipped by major sectors such as agriculture, industry and business. It is a necessity in city development that’s starting from scratch. Training will be better the earlier it is. If we don’t develop the city faster, how to consider the matter of 「Will o’ Wisp」migration?”

“That’s… Mah, that’s also true.”

Leticia looked towards Willa at her side.

—— After the battle with the Three Headed Dragon, 「Will o’ Wisp」migrated to 「No Name」 Base of operation. With the reason of “it is dangerous for them to stay at the North Floor by themselves”, they migrated to their Base of operation. 「No Name」 Base of operation had plenty of rooms, but to accommodate more than fifty children, it was still slightly cramped. Hence they thought it was about time to rebuild the ruined town in the residential area. But Willa, the leader, had no clear policy, she could only look down with troubled eyes.

“Sorry. Because the operation of the Community have all been handled by Jack… I am still unsure of what to do.”

Willa shook her blue hair and hung her head.

Jack who was her strategist was no longer there.

For the sake of defeating the Three Headed Dragon, he transformed into a Demon Lord and fell in battle.

「Will o’ Wisp」 actual operation authority, needless to say, was in his hands. The art pieces that functioned as the only source of meager income for the Community were also made by Jack.

「Will o’ Wisp」 as an organization, being half destroyed was not an overstatement. If anything, then there was only Willa, one of the strongest members in the North Floor who was still around.

Feeling partly guilty for the current situation of 「Will o’ Wisp」, Croix directed his gaze towards her.

“Willa-kun. I sympathize with your current state, I also respect Jack’s actions… Despite that, how can you as the leader behave like this? The duty to protect the Community rests upon your shoulders from here on out.”

Ah... Willa sank her shoulders.

Although his tone was overly harsh, at this point, she could not afford to be spoiled. 「No Name」 could provide support, as well as help in migration process. But protecting their Community could only be left to the members of 「Will o’ Wisp」.

Three months have already passed since their battle.

The memorial of the dead was already over, the time for condolences and mourning period had already long past.

Willa must also make her policies as the leader of the Community. Their outstanding strategist, the gentleman who looked after others, Jack, was no longer in this world.

Towards Willa who sank her shoulders with zero confidence, Leticia showed a gentle smile.

“Even though Croix said that, this matter isn’t so pressing. You can learn slowly. Fortunately, Willa-dono’s spirit rank is quite similar to Croix. You should learn as much as you can.”

“Un, I agree on this totally! I will learn it step by step responsibly.”

“If ever sexually harassed, look for me. I will aim at his butt and impale him.”

The Head Maid with beautiful blonde hair held her fist tightly.

Croix detected a moment of cold atmosphere and tipped his bowler hat down.

Although Willa was suppressed by the pressure, facing the two of them who were friendly towards her, she still raised her face and nodded.

“Umm...Thank, thank you very much. As a member of the Alliance Community, I am willing to practise with each other.”

“The same goes for us, Willa-dono. We wish for the contract with 「Will o’ Wisp」 to last an eternity.

“Despite that being the case, for your living expenses, please take on the various miscellaneous jobs for 「No Name」. We have already order-made your maid uniform. Please wear it once you receive it.”

“Ha...Hai.”

Even though Willa was nervous, she still managed to reply energetically.

Leticia looked around the ruined town once more.

“It seems that the Gift Game held at 「Mines of Raging Seas」 is going to be scheduled as a monthly festival. If we arrange 「Adamantine」 mining and circulate it, then our income will be raised. If the residential area revives, it will probably reclaim the glorious scenery there once existed in the past. Major business Communities like 「Six Scars」 and 「Thousand Eyes」 should be able to process even the raw ores for us.

“—— But, I also thought about that.”

The old gentleman revealed a meaningful grin. Leticia frowned as she was interrupted.

“...What? Is there any objection?”

“No no, that’s not the case. But according to the trade situation from now on, I think there is also the possibility of having the mined 「Adamantium」 ores be monopolized by 「Six Scars」.”

What? Leticia asked back in surprise.

Croix showed an expression of holding his laughter, narrowing his eyes.

“So troublesome. Is the current generation the golden era? That Garol’s son actually has this kind of talent. It is understandable why that Kouryu who was once a drifting log would take him as a disciple. Aiya, Porol boy is so capable. This is wonderful. I sincerely look forward to his future.”

Speaking words of praise without any sarcasm, it was a rare moment for a person like him with a twisted personality.

Leticia and Willa turned their heads and looked at each other, but they still could not understand the meaning behind Croix’s grin. He spun his walking cane as he flashed a grin that revealed his canine tooth.

“...Oh right. Speaking of 「Mines of Raging Seas」, how should we handle that captive?”

“Captive?”

“It’s that Demon Lord Alliance —— 「Ouroboros」 youth. We caught him right?”

“If that condition can be counted as captured then it’s also correct. He is now kept with Kouryu-dono.”

Croix and Leticia showed difficult expressions. Willa on the other hand tilted her head in confusion.

“Captive, who do you mean?”

“「Ouroboros」 Origin candidate… you probably won’t understand like this. One of the executive called His Majesty surrendered to us after the fight. Didn’t you also meet him?”

“Willa clapped her hands with a po. Recalling the incident of her kidnapping back then while spinning her finger.

“Ugh, the boy with white hair and golden eyes...right?”

“That’s him. And he is also the cause of this incident. Many suggested to execute him, but with Jin and Sandra being captured by them, exchanging captive might also be possible. The fact that he is an important person to those people will not change.”

“His Majesty —— the youth that led the Demon Lord Alliance 「Ouroboros」 who bravely fought at the front line.

In the fight against the Three Headed Dragon he helped Kasukabe Yō, and he also lent his power to Sakamaki Izayoi, it was really undeterminable what he was thinking when he surrendered. In this three months, he maintained silence.

The ones troubled were 「Floor Master」 instead. The prison that could keep a strong person like him was very limited. He was kept in a prison surrounded by the natural barrier of 「Adamantine」 in 「Mines of Raging Seas」 for now, but if His Majesty wanted to, he could probably break that place and then escape.

“If we are going to exchange hostage I hope the other side would send the messenger soon. There is nothing good that can come out from him being in our hands. Since now when all the Last Embryo are all defeated, there is no reason to kill him who was once a competitor.”

“Is that so?”

“That is so. In the near future, Little Garden Central Network would also take some action towards Izayoi boy. The frontal clash on the surface should not happen again, because we already won against 「Ouroboros」 in the competition.”

Victory in the competition —— such interpretation as if battling in a game, caused the two to be confused. It was pointless for them to ask as they did not know the cause. It took suitable time and location to clarify such matters.

Croix spun his walking stick and hit the ground with the tip.

“Alright! The patrol has just started, Head Maid and Apprentice Maid-dono! Let’s finish the outline sketch within these few days first, then take action for the rebuilding as soon as possible!”

“Don’t neglect miscellaneous duties. I am superior in terms of our position. Although you might be a senior member, if you think you will get special treatment then you made a big mistake.”

Leticia pointed out the facts, Croix shrugged his shoulders. Despite his return, it did not mean that his rank also returned. The things he lost were plenty.

Did that mean I had to display my usefulness and work tirelessly, Croix smiled bitterly. The three continued their inspection for the sake of completing the outline sketch.